In case anyone is interested and since I forgot to take a before picture, I found a picture online of a similar machine cabinet. On mine, the front apron was lower and pivoted up when the the lid was opened and the machine was raised into operating position so that it was not in the way of the legs The one I started with did not have the metal stand and frame for the drawers on one end was mostly detached and broken. The lid had been replaced with a piece of plywood at some point in its life. The one below has obviously been restored at some point and is still in working condition.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
